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May - June - 2010
Carrol Copeland to
speak at June Meeting
Blue Competition
Winners
Fall Fair Photographic
Competition Deadline
PSNWA Members
Yard Sale
PSNWA Member
Images on Exhibit at
Crystal Bridges
Upcoming Classes ,
Events, & Competitions
Portfolio Images of
Tom Sizemore
Photograph by Carrol Copeland
Letter from the Chairman
I had the pleasure to attend the opening of a juried photography exhibit, Looking at
our Landscape, at Crystal Bridges at the Massey on April 2, along with PSNWA board
members, Eric Molle, John Baltz, Sean Doyle, Joe Sparks, and Pat Sides. The exhibit
featured photographers from all over Northwest Arkansas, including several members
of PSNWA! Congratulations to winners, Patrick Lanford, Joseph Sparks, Bill Dark,
Sean Doyle, Kathy Mayhue, Harold Hull and Don Lowe! Also attending were Bob
King, Linda Whitaker, Bob Shull, and PSNWA friends and speakers, Don House and
Tom Ewart. Don was one of the exhibit’s jury members. The exhibit will remain on display through May 30, 2010. I encourage you to go see these wonderful photographs!
It’s May, and I would normally be encouraging you to sign up for MAPSym. This past
year, however, the leadership of MAPSym decided to hold the event every other year.
So, that means we won’t have a symposium this year! (It will be back next year, though,
never fear.) What do photographers in Northwest Arkansas do in the spring for education and fun without this major event? If you’ve attended before, you know that one of MAPSym’s highlights is the night
model shoot. PSNWA decided to host its’ own Night Model Shoot on Dickson Street in Fayetteville on April 24. I hope
you took advantage of this fun event. Don’t forget to post some images from the shoot on the PSNWA web site gallery, if
you did attend this event.
While you’re looking for fun things to do, be sure to visit www.psnwa.org to check for upcoming events. We have a
group going to Hallett Motor Speedway in Oklahoma on May 23, and there’s room for more to join us. There are other
trips scheduled throughout the Summer and into the Fall with camping, hot air balloons and military aircraft at Drake
Field in Fayetteville.
We always have a full slate of classes and studio model shoots where you can learn more and also expand your image
portfolio. This year, we’re also adding workshops to the mix. Check the www.psnwa.org site to stay abreast of what’s
happening.
Finally, you’ve probably seen some notes on the PSNWA Yahoo group to update your profile and image portfolio on the
web site. Let me add my voice to the chorus. This is a really valuable way for us to get to know each other, our interests
and talents. It’s also a great opportunity to add some of your own photographs to your own portfolio gallery. Please take
the time to share with the rest of PSNWA who you are and what you like to photograph.
I hope to see you at Whole Hog Café the first Thursday of next month!
Jack Allred
PSNWA Board of Directors Chairman
PSNWA Members Yard Sale - June 5th
You the PSNWA membership asked for it, so we have
the first ever PSNWA Member Yard Sale for photographic
equipment, accessories and related items!
8:00 a.m. - Noon in the PSNWA lobby.
How does it work? PSNWA will provide white tags similar
to the ones you see at flea markets. You will bring your
items either to the meeting prior to the sale or the morning
of the sale and place a white tag with your name and price
you want for the item. PSNWA will station volunteers at the
door to collect the money for the item and the tag. After the
sale the money will be distributed back based on collected
tags.
So start cleaning out your closets for those old lenses,
cameras, filters, camera
bags, tripods, books,
lights, or any other
photographic
related
items or items to assist
with photography (such
as books about trails
that may assist in
finding places to take
pictures.)
Please register online if you plan to bring
one or more items so we can make proper preparations.
Let us know if you have any questions or suggestions by
writing [email protected].
Group & Family Portraits Webinar by Bert Behnke
It’s not rocket-science, but Bert will de mystify the group
portrait with ideas and examples of what creates a great
group portrait. Design, equipment, posing and lighting will
be discussed as well as shown via actual portraits. He’ll
explain the 8 levels he uses to create a space and a place
for each individual in a group portrait. He’ll also discuss
how with only an arm chair or two, you can pose almost any
group, even 20 adults! Wednesday, June 23rd, 7:00 pm
To register, go to the Webinar section at: www.psnwa.org
PSNWA Quarterly Print Competitions
PSNWA has four member only print competitions for 2010
to provide an exciting and challenging opportunity for all
PSNWA members.
The Summer competition theme is “Wheels”. Submissions
must be made no later than August 5th at either Bedford’s
or at a PSNWA monthly meeting.
The Fall theme is “Walls” with a submission period of Aug. 5
thru Nov. 3.
Photos will be judged on Impact, Subject Matter /
Creativity, Composition, Technical Quality, and Print
Presentation. Black and White and
Sponsored by:
Color photographs, from Film or
Digital will be accepted. Up to 3 prints
can be submitted in an 8 x 10 or 8
x 12 format with optional borders
no more than maximum of quarter inch, at Bedford
Camera & Video or in person at PSNWA meetings. Include
Name, e-mail, phone, and competition theme on the back
of each print. Photos with incomplete information will be
disqualified.
Please, ensure you have a duplicate print or negative, as
photographs will not be returned.
Competition is open only to PSNWA members. Submissions
are ranked by a panel of judges chaired by Patricia Sides,
PSNWA Competition Chairman. There is a gallery limit of
two winning images per member will be displayed. The top
two scored images will be used to
determine the images displayed
if a member has multiple images
ranked in the gallery range. All
panel decisions are final.
Images of Joseph Sparks on Exhibit
PSNWA member Joseph Sparks has an exhibit at Ozark
Natural Foods in Fayetteville. The exhibit will run through
the end of May.
Please stop by Ozark Natural Foods during the month of
May to see the beautiful and visually striking photographs
that Joseph produces, and congratulate him on a truly
unique exhibit in such a great location.
Do you have an exhibit
or know of a PSNWA
member with an exhibit
coming up? We want to
know for the next Prism!
Tell us by writing Sean at
[email protected].
Photograph by Joseph Sparks
PSNWA Members on Exhibit at Crystal Bridges
Crystal Bridges at the Massey in Bentonville opened the “Looking
at Our Landscape” exhibit on April 2nd. This exhibit was a juried
competition that ran earlier this spring. In all, there were 305
photographs submitted from 130 photographers in Northwest
Arkansas. Quite a few photographers who entered the competition
are members of PSNWA.
The works of the following PSNWA members were chosen by the
jurors for the exhibit:
Patrick Lanford
Joseph Sparks
William Dark
Sean Doyle
Kathy Mayhue
Harold Hull
Don G. Lowe
- Vaugh High School
- Avoca Firetruck
- Beaver Trestles
- Beulah Union Church
- Buffalo River at Rush
- West Fork of the White River
- Old Pink
Let’s congratulate our PSNWA Members for having their work
featured at Crystal Bridges! Do you have an exhibit coming up?
Let us know by writing [email protected].
Photograph by
Patrick Lanfo
rd
Photograph by Harold Hull
Photograph by
Photograph by
Kathy Mayhue
s
Joseph Spark
Photograph by Sean Doyle
Photograph by Don Lowe
The June 3rd featured speaker will
be Carrol Copeland. Carrol has
been the photo editor for the Times
Record since January 2000.
Carrol’s
background
is
in
Journalism. His newspaper career
began at the Sequoyah County
Times in 1972, selling advertising
and taking photographs. He has
been a staff photographer since
1974.
Carrol has won numerous awards for
photography in Oklahoma and Arkansas, as
well as National Photography contests. He
was born and raised in California and is a
veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
Journalism is one of the categories in this
years’ Fall Fair Competition. This will be an
excellent opportunity to hear from Carrol what
makes a good journalistic photograph.
Don’t missing seeing Carrol’s photography at
the PSNWA June meeting at the Fayetteville
Whole Hog Cafe’, Thursday, June 3rd, at
6:30 pm.
Photograph by Carrol Copeland
Photograph by Carrol Copeland
PSNWA’s Winter Competition Winners - BLUE
Congratulations to Myra Eichenberger for winning the Winter
Competition of BLUE. Also congratulations to Wendy Bohonek
for being selected as the Peoples Choice. Images are judged
on Impact, Subject Matter/Creativity, Composition, Technical
Quality, and Print Presentation, by a panel of judges chaired by
Patricia Sides, PSNWA Competition Chairman.
First Place - Myra Eichenberger
Honorable Menti
on - Tom Sizemore
Honorable Mention - Bill Cohea
endy Bohonek
ople’s Choice - W
& Pe
First Runner-up
Honorable Mention - Jen
nifer Phelps
Honorable Men
tion - Bob King
Honorable Mention - Mickey Arlow
ry Seib
Honorable Mention - Ga
Honorable
Honorable Mention - Sean Doyle
Mention - B
ob Shaw
Honorable Mention - Se
an Doyle
Honorable Mention - Cathy Davenport
Shooting a Motor Race
By: Sean Doyle
On May 23rd, PSNWA will be visiting the Hallett Motor
Racing Circuit in Oklahoma. Since there is no longer any
road racing tracks in this area, this may be a very new
experience for many of us. Below are some things to
consider, along with suggestions for camera settings
to get you started:
Challenges of Shooting a Motor Race
PSNWA members will be allowed to
shoot in the pits. For this article, we will
focus on the challenges of shooting race
cars that are out on the track including
shooting objects that are moving at
a high rate of speed and possible
changes in light conditions.
Equipment Considerations
• Camera
• ISO 400. This should produce shutter speeds around
1/1000,or higher, which should be fast enough to freeze the
action. ISO’s of 800 or 1600 will increase shutter speed,
but could produce grainy results. An ISO of 200 will reduce
shutter speeds by half. And ISO 100 will reduce shutter
speeds by another half.
• For “Panning” shots (race car frozen in
motion, but background blurry) you will
want a shutter speed around 1/80 to 1/100.
For that, try reducing ISO to 100. If that
doesn’t work, switch to shutter priority,
and set the shutter speed to your desired
speed.
• IS (Image Stabilization). If your lens has
that feature, then use setting number 2. My
owners’ manual says this setting is perfect for
panning shots.
• Focus Mode: Al Servo. This setting allows the
camera
to continuously focus while tracking a
Photographs by
Joseph Sparks
moving car, by holding down the shutter button
half way. This works regardless if the car is
moving toward you, or away from you.
• Tripod or Mono-Pod to steady the camera while panning
• Shooting Mode: Continuous. This setting allows you to
Camera Settings
shoot multiple frames in a rapid fire sequence. Also known
The following are suggestions as a place to start. Lighting as burst mode. You can still shoot single frames if desired.
conditions may require some adjustments to get the best
results.
Note: The Focus Mode and Shooting Modes listed above
are for Canon equipment. Nikon users, as well as other
• Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority. Start with either F8 or brands, may have the same features, but under different
F11. This will produce a depth-of-field that should be deep names. Consult your user manual to see if these features
enough without giving up shutter speed.
are available on your camera.
• Varied lenses for shooting in the
pits and long lenses for shooting the
cars during the races
Have You Completed Your PSNWA Profile?
One of the many benefits of being a member of PSNWA is
the opportunity to complete a profile of yourself and post
some pictures to the PSNWA web site.
Completing your profile is easy, and only takes a few
minutes. Your profile will include the area’s of photography
that interest you most, along with an opportunity to share
a bit about your background, and let other PSNWA get to
know you. In addition to your profile, you also have the
opportunity to post photographs you have taken to your
own personal portfolio.
Please take a few minutes and setup or update your
information at www.psnwa.org.
Do You have News for the PRISM?
Do you have an article or news for the PRISM or PSNWA
web site? Then now is the time to let us know! We are
currently accepting articles for the 2010 newsletters and
any photography-related news from PSNWA members
in our region is greatly appreciated. E-mail Sean at
[email protected].
Feature Member Gallery - Tom Sizemore
Our feature member
for this issue is Tom
Sizemore. All of us
have long admired
Tom’s beautiful bird
pictures, with their
beautiful compositions,
color, and clarity. Tom says
that one day he would like
to capture the rare ivorybilled woodpecker.
Tom’s portfolio is full
of beautiful images that
you can view online at:
www.psnwa.org in the
member directory.
PSNWA to Visit Byrd’s Adventure Center
Come enjoy the incredible summer beauty of the
Mulberry River as we camp at Byrd’s Adventure
Center right on the river.
activities for the more adventurous such as Rafting,
Canoes, and Biking.
PSNWA will have a base camp sites
for both Friday night and Saturday
nights. Those not wishing to camp,
are welcome to join us for hiking on
Saturday (6/12).
Dates: Friday, June 11 and Saturday, June 12
Cost: Free - Pay your own camp site fee.
Experience: All Levels
Composed of several hundred acres, Byrd’s
Adventure Center is nestled amid the Ozark
Mountains in the beautiful Mulberry River Valley and
surrounded by the Ozark National Forest.
Photograph by
In addition to the photographic hikes with waterfalls and
flowers we will be taking, Byrd’s offers numerous other
For additional information and to register, go to:
www.psnwa.org/events.html
Jack Allred
For more information including reserving
camp sites and directions go to Byrd’s Adventure Center
online at: www.byrdsadventurecenter.com
Upcoming Classes
Class: Studio Lighting by John Baltz
Date: Thursday, May 27th
Experience Level: Advanced
Class: Wedding Photography by Susan Storch
Date: Tuesday, June 29th
Experience Level: Advanced
Have basic photographic skills and are at a stage where they
want to acquire more specialized skills in the art of studio
photography? We will cover the fundamental technical and
artistic skills used in today’s contemporary portraiture.
Award winning and celebrated photographer Susan
Storch, will teach about her unique ability to create the
style of imaginative, well-crafted and spontaneous images
that has won her regional and national recognition.
Register online at: www.psnwa.org
Register online at: www.psnwa.org
PSNWA Extended Membership
PSNWA offers two extended Memberships that provide 24/7
access to the PSNWA studios for member use! There are two
plans, a $100 per month plan that gives access to both studio
A and B with 5 hours of prime time use per week and unlimited
non-prime time use, as well as a $50 per month extended
membership that provides similar access to studio B.
Both studios are equipped with electric backdrops, muslins,
lights, wireless controllers, props, and more. All you need to
do is to bring your camera and take the pictures.
If you are interested in more information about the PSNWA
extended memberships e-mail [email protected].
PSNWA Board of Directors
Executive Chair - Jack Allred - [email protected]
Vice Chair - Eric Molle- [email protected]
Secretary / Treasurer - Virginia James- [email protected]
Competitions Chair - Patricia Sides - [email protected]
Continuing Education Chair - James Wood- [email protected]
Development Chair - Paul Dufford - [email protected]
Exhibits Chair - Bill Cohea - [email protected]
Facility Management Chair - John Baltz- [email protected]
Membership Chair - Joseph Sparks - [email protected]
Publications Chair - Sean Doyle - [email protected]
Publicity Chair - Catherine Baltz- [email protected]
Special Events & Tours Chair - Alexis Schell- [email protected]
Parliamentarian - Wendy Dunn - [email protected]
© 2010 Aaron Johnson
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PSNWA
Calendar of Events
PSNWA General Meeting —
A Day With Arthur Morris —
Byrd’s Adventure Center —
Board of Directors Meeting—
Members Yard Sale —
Wedding Photography —
6:30 pm, Whole Hog Café, 3009 N. College, Fayetteville
• Guest Speaker Carrol Copeland
9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Embassy Suites, Little Rock - Bedford Camera & Video
Event: Meet at Byrd’s Adventure Center. See website — Register Online
7:00 pm, PSNWA Board Room, 101 Mill St., Springdale
8:00 am to Noon, PSNWA Lobby, 101 Mill St., Springdale — Register Online
Class: 7:00 pm, at PSNWA Facility, 101 Mill St., Springdale — Register Online
www.psnwa.org
Photographic Society of Northwest Arkansas
PO Box 8837
Fayetteville AR, 72703
www.psnwa.org
Thursday 3 rd
Saturday 5 th
Friday 11 th
Thursday 17 th
Saturday 19 th
Tuesday 29 th
6:30 pm, Whole Hog Cafe, 1400 SE Walton, Bentonville
• Guest Speaker Michael Clark
Mini Class: 6 pm, at PSNWA Facility, 101 Mill St., Springdale — Register Online
Webinar: 8:00 pm, at PSNWA Facility, Springdale — Register Online
Event: 7:00 pm, at PSNWA Facility, 101 Mill St., Springdale — Register Online
7:00 pm, PSNWA Board Room, 101 Mill St., Springdale
Event: 7:00 am, meet at PSNWA Facility, Springdale - Register Online
Class: 7:00 pm, at PSNWA Facility, 101 Mill St., Springdale — Register Online
Fall Fair Photographic Competition
June
PSNWA General Meeting —
Flowers in Studio Class —
Shooting Exotic Portraits —
Flowers in the Studio —
Board of Directors Meeting—
Hallet Motor Racing Circuit—
Studio Lighting
—
Want to see your picture exhibited at the Arts Center
of the Ozarks? Enter the ninth annual Fall Fair
Photographic Competition! There is no entry fee and
you can compete to win one of 14 different categories
that include: Abstract, Architecture, Black & White,
Child, Still Life/Commercial, Fine Art, Journalism,
Landscape, Macro, Nature, Portraiture, Sports, Travel,
and Wedding.
Thursday 6 th
Tuesday 11 th
Tuesday 11 th
Thursday 13 th
Thursday 20 th
Sunday 23 rd Thursday 27 th
Deadline to enter is July 1st, 2010. Enter up to three
8x10 or 8x12 images at your local Bedford Camera
& Video or by mail to the Photographic Society of
Northwest Arkansas. Anyone can enter. More details
online at www.fallphotocompetition.com
May